Symbols
An object that represents something is called a...
Symbol
What is a citizen?
A member of a place.
Who runs our country?
The President
Voting is private.
True
What does the Bald Eagle represent?
Strength
What is a community?
A place where people live, work, and play.
Who votes for people to lead their state and local communities.
Citizens
Voting is a process by which a group of people can decide things fairly when they do not all agree.
True
What symbol has 13 stripes and 50 stars?
American Flag
Showing you are proud and loyal to your country.
What type of government do we have? Republic or Democracy?
Democracy
The Statue of Liberty is made of silver.
False, copper
This symbol is made of copper and stands for freedom. It is sometimes called Lady Liberty.
Statue of Liberty
What is a compromise?
When two people agree to give up something they want so they can both get something good.
This building is in Richmond. It is where the government meets to write laws for our state.
Virginia Capitol
The Bald Eagle stands for courage.
This symbol is 555ft tall. It honors George Washington.
Washington Monument.
What is an election?
People vote to choose government leaders. They also may vote for or against certain laws or projects in their community.
A building in Washington, D.C. where the Senate and the House of Representatives make the country’s laws and conduct other official business.
U.S. Capitol
The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States from Britain.
False